Tough times ahead as Uhuru signs Cybercrimes law

The new law spells out harsh punishment to cybercriminals and the process of seeking reparation by victims of cybercrime.

The country has been grappling over fake news control due to an existing lacuna in the law which has since been sealed.

"This includes search and seizure of stored computer data, record of and access to seized data, production order for data, expedited preservation, partial disclosure, real-time collection and interception of data", said Kenyatta in a statement issued in Nairobi.

Sharing fake news and initiating hate speech will now attract a fine of 5 million shillings or a 2 year imprisonment, while sharing pornographic material will attract a fine of 300,000 shillings or a 30 year imprisonment.

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